knockoff

Definition

An imitation of something, particularly a well-known product, usually of lower quality and price than the original.

Etymology

Deverbal from knock off.

Example Sentences

• "It's not a name-brand bag; it's just a cheap knockoff."
• "He tried to sell us some knockoff watches."
• "But then there's knockoffs of famous brands like Pizza Huh, Sunbucks, McDnoald's. OFC!? Wow, that's wrong on so many levels. Well, at least this Apple store looks like it has something good to eat."

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